The Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Cruising With Azamara

My first unforgettable voyage with Azamara Club Cruises was in April. I was elated to recently take my second cruise with the same crew through the delightful havens and vineyards of France, Portugal and Spain.

Here are my top ten reasons why I love cruising with Azamara Club Cruises:

1) Your city view almost changes every morning. This wonderful element of surprise awaits all travelers. Because of the ship's small size, they can access destinations and harbors that larger vessels cannot.

2) A courteous, smiling crew greets you by name—every time, every day. They are genuinely happy to see you return to your "home away from home". In return, I am also happy to be back with my ship family.

3) There is an amazing variety of food to keep your palate entertained. In the Windows Cafe, they create a daily menu based on the region the ship is visiting.

4) There are approximately 400 crew members for a capacity of 686 guests, which guarantees a pampered experience.

6) There is WiFi onboard to keep you connected to family and friends by email and on social media. (And even business—but I would recommend ignoring it!)

7) Captain Carl Smith provides interesting and entertaining information on details of the journey and points of interest.

8) My room was spacious and comfortable, even though I'm away from home. I love having two friendly room attendants who personalize my experience.

9) The “AzAmazing" White Night Themed Dinner Buffet is my favorite special event on the voyage. It is a completely unique experience to this cruise line. It's a festive, high-energy ship party that still maintains an air of elegance.

10) And, last but not least…after traveling through Germany for three weeks, I only had to unpack once—on the cruise ship. That was a welcome delight!

It’s official—I’m addicted to cruising!

Ann Tran is a luxury travel writer located in Washington, DC. Ann has cruised with Azamara several times throughout Europe and Asia.